chlil2002 review for Azelaic Acid 10% Serum with Niacinamide

this is my holygrail product. ive never used any azelaic acid product before & incorporating this serum into my routine is a total gamechanger. 1. it controlled my hormonal & maskne breakouts 2. lightened new acne marks over time 3. controlled rosecea redness i apply this every morning together with a vitC serum and started seeing amazing results from 3rd week onwards...at first it wasn't noticeable, but after my period was over and i noticed there wasn't any crazy breakouts, i started suspecting it is the azelaic acid's magic touch. its been 5mths now, and the magic kept repeating itself almost every month. i do still get a pimple off and on, but they clear up much faster than before, and new pimple marks dissappear quickly whereas before, the marks would stay forever. texture: it's a clear viscious syrupy gel that doesnt spread very easily if applied on dry face. i prefer applying on damp face as it is easier to spread, but for the first few weeks i hv to work the formula onto dry face, as it made my skin itch if i apply over damp face. after 2-3weeks of adjustment, i could now use this serum on damp face without feeling itchy. i use 2-3 tiny droplets all over cheeks, chin and temples. i love that it doesnt feel sticky and absorb quickly if you don't overapply. and most of all, this formula doesn't irritate my sensitive skin after a short period of adjustment. i introduced this serum to my friend, who was getting irritation from using a 20% azelaic ointment, and she was really happy that this serum gave her results without the irritation. so i'd definately recommend this to anyone who want to introduce an azelaic acid product into their routine. it is medium strength, very well formulated with soothing ingredients to minimise irritation.